RYAN MCGINNESS CREATES SCREENPRINT FOR MOMA BENEFIT PARTY OCT. 31

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NEW YORK CITY — Ryan McGinness (American, b 1972) has created a limited edition screen print for the October 31 opening night preview party of the International Fine Print Dealers Association’s 17th annual Print Fair, which benefits the Department of Prints and Illustrated Books of The Museum of Modern Art.

In this work, “Kaleiding Petals (Peripheral Drift Illusion)” 2007, McGinness’s playful and provocative vocabulary of icons — inspired by signage, corporate logos and references to art history — is set into motion through dynamic optical effects. The print will be available to the first 100 ticket buyers at the Benefactor level (tickets starting at $2,000).

For information purchasing opening night tickets, www.moma.org/support/specialevents.html.

The Print Fair will be held at the Seventh Regiment Armory, 643 Park Avenue at 67 Street and is open November 1–4, from noon to 7 pm.

The Museum of Modern Art is at 11 West 53rd Street. For information, www.moma.org or 212-708-9400.